The Stanbio Chemistry LiquiColor® Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) reagent is used to detect ketones to identify patients suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, amongst many other clinical applications.

It increases lactate and beta-hydroxybutyrate, chemicals linked to appetite suppression and reduced disease risk. Other 'exercise mimetics' are also being developed, offering potential benefits ...

The drinks contained either banned additives such as calcium disodium EDTA or unauthorised novel ingredients like potassium beta-hydroxybutyrate. Calcium disodium EDTA has been linked to potential ...